Recall Z-1164-2016 ยท JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 66 consists of all product under product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 785001100 VERSYS ADVOCATE CEMENTED 785001200 VERSYS ADVOCATE CEMENTED 785001220 VERSYS ADVOCATE CEMENTED 785001300 VERSYS ADVOCATE CEMENTED 785001320 VERSYS ADVOCATE CEMENTED 785001400 VERSYS ADVOCATE CEMENTED 785001420 VERSYS ADVOCATE CEMENTED 785001500 VERSYS ADVOCATE CEMENTED 785001520 VERSYS ADVOCATE CEMENTED
| Date | Mar 12, 2016 (initiated Jan 11, 2016) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile. |
| Root cause | Packaging |
| Action | Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter, dated January 11, 2016, to Distributors, Sales Representatives, Operation Managers, and Risk Managers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to 1.Review the notification and ensure that relevant personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Assist your Zimmer Biomet sales representative with the quarantine of any affected product. 3. Your Zimmer Biomet sales representative will remove the recalled product from your facility. 4. Complete and return the attached |
| Quantity | 4353 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K950312 | ALPHA SYSTEM Zimmer, Inc., May 17, 1995 |